OSAGE CITY, Kan. – William L. “Bill” Nedeau, 76, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at his home in rural Osage City, Kan. He was born Aug. 20, 1940, in Topeka, Kan., the son of Henry William and Kathryn Olga Lue Nedeau.

His early years were spent in Topeka, later he moved with his family to Overbrook, Kan., where his love for dogs began with running beagles, coon dogs and greyhounds as a youth. He graduated from Overbrook High School in 1958.

Bill worked for Midwest Appraisers of Nebraska and the Osage County Appraiser’s Office. He worked for John Hoffer, in Topeka, and Branine Motors, in Osage City. He then retired to become a cowboy on the Porter Ranch, later running parts for NAPA in Osage City. Bill went all over the country judging field trials for the pointing breeds. Bill was also a founding member of the Trailriders Saddle Club.

Bill married Lois Vawter in Scranton, Kan., in 1962; they later divorced. In 1989, Bill married Billie Oliver in rural Osage City.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Billie, on Jan. 17, 2017, and his daughter Paula Nedeau, in 1986, and his parents, Henry and Kathryn.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Feltner Funeral Chapel, Lyndon. The family will receive friends 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions for Bill may be made to the Kansas Hunting Dog Club or the Wild Horse and Burro Program in Hutchinson, and sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451. Online condolences for Bill may be left at feltnerfuneralhome.com.

OCN on Facebook

The City of Osage City offices will be closed Monday, November 12, 2018, for Veterans Day. Customers whose trash is normally picked up on Monday will be picked up on Tuesday, November 13. For more information call Osage City Hall at 785-528-3714.www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/31328... See MoreSee Less

Following are the unofficial election results for Osage County in the Nov. 6, 2018, general election, as released by the Osage County election officer. Write-in votes and 181 provisional ballots are n...

In an era when a favorite pair of shoes was meant to last past the time when they lost their sole, the Royal Shoe Shop served the community of Lyndon. Previously owned by a Mr. Leslie L. Barnes, it was purchased in 1923 by Clyde Morand, a fresh graduate of the Kansas School for the Deaf.Read more of Osage County's Hidden History by Wendi Bevitt: www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/31350... See MoreSee Less

There are currently a variety of job openings in Osage County News Help Wanted section. -----Here's one:Applicants for the office of Osage County Attorney are currently being sought due to the October 11, 2018, resignation of the current Osage County Attorney, Brandon L. Jones. A cover letter, resume’ and references may be sent to Dana Webber, Osage County Republican Central Committee Chairman, 307 S. Boyle Street, Scranton, KS 66537 or email: [email protected] The unexpired term will be filled prior to December 1, 2018, with an election to the office determined by the Osage County Republican Precinct People. Deadline to apply is November 2, 2018, for submission of resume’ and references by candidates who desire to be considered for the elected position of Osage County Attorney.-----Visit OCN Help Wanted to see other job openings: www.osagecountyonline.com/?s=Help+Wanted%3A&x=0&y=0... See MoreSee Less

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!Osage County Elections Clerk Dena McMahon has announced the Osage County Courthouse will be open two evenings this week for early voting. In addition to regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. this week and until noon on Nov.5, the courthouse will be open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, and Thursday, Nov. 1, for early voters.For more information about voting in Osage County, contact McMahon at 785-828-4812 or visit the county clerk’s office at the courthouse at 717 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, Kan.www.osagecountyonline.com/archives/31326... See MoreSee Less